In this first episode, Mark Block recounts how he became the first 18-year-old elected official in Wisconsin, running a campaign out of his college dorm room, organizing for Nixon with stacks of cash from Roger Stone, and clashing head-on with local unions. From door-to-door organizing in the 1970s to his early mentorship under GOP strategist John MacIver, Block walks us through a version of campaigning most people have never seen—before social media, before consultants, before data. It’s raw, old-school, and full of lessons still relevant today.


Conversation with Mark Block Audio #1

2024 saw 1.9 billion campaign contact attempts, but key voters were still missed. Without swift adaptation, 2026 will be even harder.

CN Blog Episode - 44 The Voter Outreach Collapse Is Already Here

Cuomo's independent bid, after losing the primary to socialist Zohran Mamdani, could split the anti-Mamdani vote, exposing Democratic divisions in strategy, unity, and messaging.

CN Blog Episode - 45 Cuomo’s Comeback Bid Could Shatter NYC's Political Order

Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for universal childcare is taking center stage in the NYC mayoral race, as Andrew Cuomo reenters as an independent and voters face a clear policy divide.

CN Blog Episode - 46 Mamdani’s Free Childcare Plan Is the New Progressive Test Case

What a special election in Southern Arizona tells us about generational change, ideological tensions, and what lies ahead for 2026.

CN Blog Episode - 47 Arizona US House Race Becomes a Blueprint for Dem Infighting

Well in advance of any official announcements, leading Democratic contenders are already discreetly preparing for the post-Biden primary race.

CN Blog Episode - 48 2028 Begins Now As Top Democrats Launch Early-State Blitz'

Republicans may have Trump at the top of the ticket, but their midterm operation is buckling under the weight of an enthusiasm gap, internal division, and a shaky economic pitch.

CN Blog Episode - 49 A Trump-Led Party Without a Midterm Plan

Support for school choice stands out as a rare unifying issue within a divided electorate. This is particularly true as Republicans champion Cruz's tax credit bill, positioning it as a key initiative for 2026.

CN Blog Episode - 50 School Freedom Surges Bipartisan Support Holds Strong in July Polls

Americans for Prosperity’s $20 million grassroots effort passed tax reform, marking a conservative organizing success and a warning to the left.

CN Blog Episode - 51 Behind the Bill How AFP Helped Pass the Big Beautiful Bill

Trump embraces Bitcoin, but swing-district Republicans downplay crypto due to potential alienation of suburban moderates, despite exciting their base.

CN Blog Episode - 52 Digital Drain Crypto as a Liability in Swing Districts

Donald Trump is making Bitcoin central to his campaign, using it to appeal to younger voters, libertarian independents, and digital asset advocates frustrated with government oversight.

Conversation with Mark Block Audio #1

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